Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles backing vocalist Clydie King dies at age 75 - Noise11.com
Venetta Fields Barbra Streisand and Clydie King

Venetta Fields Barbra Streisand and Clydie King

Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles backing vocalist Clydie King dies at age 75

by Paul Cashmere on January 11, 2019

in News

Clydie King, who sang on dozens of songs including Elton John’s ‘The Bitch Is Back’, the Rolling Stones ‘Tumbling Dice’ and with Barbra Streisand on ‘A Star Is Born’ has died.

Details of her death are unknown at this stage.

Clydie also sang for Neil Diamond on ‘Tap Root Manuscript’, Bob Dylan for ‘Saved’, ‘Shot of Love’ and ‘Infidels’, Linda Ronstadt for ‘Don’t Cry Now’ and Heart Like A Wheel’, Joe Walsh’s ‘The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get’ and ‘Steely Dan’s ‘Can’t Buy A Thrill’, ‘The Royal Scam’ and ‘Aja’

In a post Barbra Streisand wrote, “Dearest C. It was so comforting to have you sing along side me. We had so much fun together… making A Star is Born. May you rest in peace Clydie”.

Clydie started her career in 1956 with Richard Berry before becoming one of Ray Charles Raelettes.

Another one of her vocals was for Lynyrd Skynyd on ‘Sweet Home Alabama’. She also sang on Graham Nash’s ‘Chicago’ and Arlo Guthrie’s ‘City of New Orleans’.

Follow Noise11 on Twitter for news as it happens

For news as it happens follow Noise11 on Facebook

Noise11.com

Listen to the Noise11 Music News channel now at iHeartRadio

Related Posts

Paul Simon and Sting at Mt Duneed Winery 2015
Paul Simon Postpones Show after Back Surgery

Paul Simon has postponed a gig after undergoing surgery for "severe" back pain.

3 days ago
John Farnham The Age Music Victoria 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame Concert inducts Victorian music legends at the Palais in St Kilda on Friday 20 November 2015. photo by Ros O'Gorman
John Farnham Becomes A Grandfather

John Farnham is a grandfather. Jett James Farnham was born in Melbourne on June 18, 2025. The family has just now announced the news.

5 days ago
The Grateful Dead Movie
The Grateful Dead Movie To Screen In Cinemas Worldwide In August

The Grateful Dead movie will screen at IMAX in August to mark the 60th anniversary of the band’s final performance.

June 28, 2025
John Fogerty photo by David McClister 2
John Fogerty Shares New Solo Versions of CCR Classic ‘Born On the Bayou’ and ‘Lodi’

John Fogerty has premiered two new solo remakes of his Creedence Clearwater Revival classics ‘Born on the Bayou’ and ‘Lodi’.

June 27, 2025
Norman Greenbaum Spirit In the Sky
Norman Greenbaum’s Classic ‘Spirit In the Sky’ Gets Its First Ever Music Video

56 years after its original release, the Norman Greenbaum classic ‘Spirit In The Sky’ gets its first ever music video and Norman makes a cameo in the video.

June 27, 2025
Steve Kalinich photo by Stephen Rood
Poet and Brian Wilson Collaborator Stephen Kalinich To Release Second Album ‘I Love My Life’

Poet Stephen Kalinich will release ‘I Love My Life’ on July 11.

June 26, 2025
A Tribute To The King of Zydeco
The Rolling Stones and Steve Riley Mark Clifton Chenier’s 100th with ‘Zydeco Sont Pas Salés’

The Rolling Stones have contributed to a Clifton Chenier tribute album with their recording of ‘Zydeco Sont Pas Salés’ in collaboration with Steve Riley.

June 26, 2025